Italian Avian Flu Outbreaks Strike Turkey Farms
Turkey Sector Bears Brunt of Italy Bird Flu Cases
Recent outbreaks of avian influenza in Italy have primarily affected turkey farms, placing pressure on one of Europe’s most important poultry production segments, according to reporting by Poultry World.
Industry data indicates that turkeys have been disproportionately impacted compared with other poultry species, leading to heightened biosecurity measures, movement restrictions, and flock losses in affected regions. Italy is a major producer of turkey meat within the EU, meaning disruptions could have wider implications for European poultry supply chains.
The situation reinforces concerns across the poultry sector that avian influenza has become a persistent structural risk, particularly for high-density production systems. Producers and regulators continue to balance disease control with maintaining supply, as pressure builds for longer-term solutions including vaccination strategies.
Source: Poultry World | 12 January 2026
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